Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633 and 326.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633 and 326.62 is: 450.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458.98 : 633 = 326.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458.98/633 = 326.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458.98x = 633 × 326.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458.98x = 206,750.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,750.46/458.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450.46
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