Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 834.60 and 485.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.99, 834.60 and 485.73 is: 671.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.99 : 834.60 = 485.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.99/834.60 = 485.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.99x = 834.60 × 485.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.99x = 405,392.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,392.08/603.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671.19
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