Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 846 and 442.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 564.56, 846 and 442.28 is: 662.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
564.56 : 846 = 442.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
564.56/846 = 442.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
564.56x = 846 × 442.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
564.56x = 374,168.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,168.88/564.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662.76
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