Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 683.51 and 310.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 456.71, 683.51 and 310.10 is: 464.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456.71 : 683.51 = 310.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456.71/683.51 = 310.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456.71x = 683.51 × 310.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456.71x = 211,951.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,951.48/456.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464.09
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