Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 629.96 and 288.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 456.68, 629.96 and 288.36 is: 397.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456.68 : 629.96 = 288.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456.68/629.96 = 288.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456.68x = 629.96 × 288.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456.68x = 181,653.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,653.82/456.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.77
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