Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 898.18 and 324.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598.97, 898.18 and 324.99 is: 487.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598.97 : 898.18 = 324.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598.97/898.18 = 324.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598.97x = 898.18 × 324.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598.97x = 291,898.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,898.71/598.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487.33
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