Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 899 and 428.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599.76, 899 and 428.24 is: 641.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599.76 : 899 = 428.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599.76/899 = 428.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599.76x = 899 × 428.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599.76x = 384,987.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,987.76/599.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.90
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