Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.98, 847.31 and 352.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 613.98, 847.31 and 352.01 is: 485.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613.98 : 847.31 = 352.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613.98/847.31 = 352.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613.98x = 847.31 × 352.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613.98x = 298,261.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,261.95/613.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485.78
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