Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 848.91 and 335
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 566, 848.91 and 335 is: 502.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566 : 848.91 = 335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566/848.91 = 335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566x = 848.91 × 335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566x = 284,384.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,384.85/566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.45
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