Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 850.50 and 458.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567.84, 850.50 and 458.48 is: 686.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567.84 : 850.50 = 458.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567.84/850.50 = 458.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567.84x = 850.50 × 458.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567.84x = 389,937.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,937.24/567.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686.70
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