Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 626 and 335.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453.20, 626 and 335.41 is: 463.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453.20 : 626 = 335.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453.20/626 = 335.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453.20x = 626 × 335.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453.20x = 209,966.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,966.66/453.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463.30
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