Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 989.46 and 441
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 717, 989.46 and 441 is: 608.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717 : 989.46 = 441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717/989.46 = 441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717x = 989.46 × 441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717x = 436,351.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,351.86/717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608.58
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