Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.30 and 289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.30 and 289 is: 433.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460.36 : 690.30 = 289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460.36/690.30 = 289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460.36x = 690.30 × 289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460.36x = 199,496.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,496.70/460.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.35
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