Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.04, 904.56 and 346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.04, 904.56 and 346 is: 519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.04 : 904.56 = 346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.04/904.56 = 346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.04x = 904.56 × 346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.04x = 312,977.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,977.76/603.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519
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