Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 906 and 329.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.91, 906 and 329.86 is: 494.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.91 : 906 = 329.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.91/906 = 329.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.91x = 906 × 329.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.91x = 298,853.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,853.16/603.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494.86
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