Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.60, 891 and 466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.60, 891 and 466 is: 697.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.60 : 891 = 466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.60/891 = 466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.60x = 891 × 466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.60x = 415,206 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,206/595.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697.12
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