Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.98, 954 and 601.35
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 635.98, 954 and 601.35 is: 902.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635.98 : 954 = 601.35 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635.98/954 = 601.35/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635.98x = 954 × 601.35 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635.98x = 573,687.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,687.90/635.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902.05
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