Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 829.38 and 325
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601, 829.38 and 325 is: 448.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601 : 829.38 = 325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601/829.38 = 325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601x = 829.38 × 325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601x = 269,548.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,548.50/601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448.50
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