Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 912.05 and 505.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608.83, 912.05 and 505.00 is: 756.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608.83 : 912.05 = 505.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608.83/912.05 = 505.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608.83x = 912.05 × 505.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608.83x = 460,586.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,586.97/608.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756.51
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