Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 860.84 and 429.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573.62, 860.84 and 429.72 is: 644.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573.62 : 860.84 = 429.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573.62/860.84 = 429.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573.62x = 860.84 × 429.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573.62x = 369,920.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,920.16/573.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.89
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