Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 634.99 and 263.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460.05, 634.99 and 263.68 is: 363.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460.05 : 634.99 = 263.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460.05/634.99 = 263.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460.05x = 634.99 × 263.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460.05x = 167,434.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,434.20/460.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363.94
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