Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690.81 and 379
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460, 690.81 and 379 is: 569.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460 : 690.81 = 379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460/690.81 = 379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460x = 690.81 × 379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460x = 261,816.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,816.99/460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569.17
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