Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 833.76 and 334.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604.18, 833.76 and 334.99 is: 462.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604.18 : 833.76 = 334.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604.18/833.76 = 334.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604.18x = 833.76 × 334.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604.18x = 279,301.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,301.26/604.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462.28
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