Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 854 and 501.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618.08, 854 and 501.44 is: 692.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618.08 : 854 = 501.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618.08/854 = 501.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618.08x = 854 × 501.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618.08x = 428,229.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,229.76/618.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692.84
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