Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.50, 857.22 and 461.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 568.50, 857.22 and 461.58 is: 696.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568.50 : 857.22 = 461.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568.50/857.22 = 461.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568.50x = 857.22 × 461.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568.50x = 395,675.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,675.61/568.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696.00
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