Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836 and 431.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 606, 836 and 431.44 is: 595.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606 : 836 = 431.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606/836 = 431.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606x = 836 × 431.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606x = 360,683.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,683.84/606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.19
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