Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.60, 889.50 and 465
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 594.60, 889.50 and 465 is: 695.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594.60 : 889.50 = 465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594.60/889.50 = 465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594.60x = 889.50 × 465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594.60x = 413,617.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,617.50/594.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.62
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