Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.54, 810 and 516.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585.54, 810 and 516.60 is: 714.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585.54 : 810 = 516.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585.54/810 = 516.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585.54x = 810 × 516.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585.54x = 418,446 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,446/585.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714.63
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