Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 910 and 419.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659.70, 910 and 419.98 is: 579.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659.70 : 910 = 419.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659.70/910 = 419.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659.70x = 910 × 419.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659.70x = 382,181.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,181.80/659.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.33
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