Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 901.82 and 297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601.64, 901.82 and 297 is: 445.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601.64 : 901.82 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601.64/901.82 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601.64x = 901.82 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601.64x = 267,840.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,840.54/601.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445.18
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