Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 901.80 and 486.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601.14, 901.80 and 486.32 is: 729.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.14 : 901.80 = 486.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.14/901.80 = 486.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.14x = 901.80 × 486.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.14x = 438,563.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,563.38/601.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.55
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