Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 870.84 and 436.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581.10, 870.84 and 436.65 is: 654.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.10 : 870.84 = 436.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.10/870.84 = 436.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.10x = 870.84 × 436.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.10x = 380,252.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,252.29/581.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654.37
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