Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 828 and 598.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.84, 828 and 598.08 is: 820.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.84 : 828 = 598.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.84/828 = 598.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.84x = 828 × 598.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.84x = 495,210.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,210.24/603.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820.10
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