Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.80, 808 and 475.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585.80, 808 and 475.28 is: 655.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585.80 : 808 = 475.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585.80/808 = 475.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585.80x = 808 × 475.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585.80x = 384,026.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,026.24/585.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655.56
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