Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.86 and 263
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605, 907.86 and 263 is: 394.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605 : 907.86 = 263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605/907.86 = 263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605x = 907.86 × 263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605x = 238,767.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,767.18/605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394.66
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