Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 849 and 457.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 566.84, 849 and 457.48 is: 685.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566.84 : 849 = 457.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566.84/849 = 457.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566.84x = 849 × 457.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566.84x = 388,400.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,400.52/566.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685.20
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