Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.25, 820.82 and 470.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.25, 820.82 and 470.71 is: 649.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.25 : 820.82 = 470.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.25/820.82 = 470.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.25x = 820.82 × 470.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.25x = 386,361.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,361.72/595.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649.08
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