Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 866.94 and 546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581.04, 866.94 and 546 is: 814.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.04 : 866.94 = 546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.04/866.94 = 546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.04x = 866.94 × 546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.04x = 473,349.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,349.24/581.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814.66
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