Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 785.88 and 453.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570, 785.88 and 453.36 is: 625.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570 : 785.88 = 453.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570/785.88 = 453.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570x = 785.88 × 453.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570x = 356,286.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,286.56/570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.06
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