Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 900 and 494.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601.08, 900 and 494.16 is: 739.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.08 : 900 = 494.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.08/900 = 494.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.08x = 900 × 494.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.08x = 444,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,744/601.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.91
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