Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615, 921 and 604.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 615, 921 and 604.92 is: 905.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615 : 921 = 604.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615/921 = 604.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615x = 921 × 604.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615x = 557,131.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,131.32/615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905.90
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