Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489 and 307.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326, 489 and 307.40 is: 461.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326 : 489 = 307.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326/489 = 307.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326x = 489 × 307.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326x = 150,318.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,318.60/326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461.10
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