Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 914 and 404.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 610.36, 914 and 404.31 is: 605.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610.36 : 914 = 404.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610.36/914 = 404.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610.36x = 914 × 404.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610.36x = 369,534.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,534.77/610.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605.44
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