Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691, 953.58 and 415
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 691, 953.58 and 415 is: 572.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691 : 953.58 = 415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691/953.58 = 415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691x = 953.58 × 415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691x = 395,735.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,735.70/691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572.70
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