Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 829.34 and 404.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601.11, 829.34 and 404.73 is: 558.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.11 : 829.34 = 404.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.11/829.34 = 404.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.11x = 829.34 × 404.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.11x = 335,656.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,656.75/601.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.39
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