Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 834 and 355.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604.40, 834 and 355.70 is: 490.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604.40 : 834 = 355.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604.40/834 = 355.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604.40x = 834 × 355.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604.40x = 296,653.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,653.80/604.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490.82
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