Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.46, 871.65 and 472.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581.46, 871.65 and 472.38 is: 708.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581.46 : 871.65 = 472.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581.46/871.65 = 472.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581.46x = 871.65 × 472.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581.46x = 411,750.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,750.03/581.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708.13
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