Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.62, 810 and 475.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 586.62, 810 and 475.92 is: 657.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586.62 : 810 = 475.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586.62/810 = 475.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586.62x = 810 × 475.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586.62x = 385,495.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,495.20/586.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657.15
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