Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 906 and 498.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605.08, 906 and 498.16 is: 745.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605.08 : 906 = 498.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605.08/906 = 498.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605.08x = 906 × 498.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605.08x = 451,332.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,332.96/605.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.91
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