Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 837.63 and 344.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 606.98, 837.63 and 344.99 is: 476.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606.98 : 837.63 = 344.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606.98/837.63 = 344.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606.98x = 837.63 × 344.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606.98x = 288,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,972.25/606.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.09
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