Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 809.76 and 456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587.20, 809.76 and 456 is: 628.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587.20 : 809.76 = 456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587.20/809.76 = 456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587.20x = 809.76 × 456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587.20x = 369,250.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,250.56/587.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628.83
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