Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 636.12 and 286.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460.76, 636.12 and 286.34 is: 395.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460.76 : 636.12 = 286.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460.76/636.12 = 286.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460.76x = 636.12 × 286.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460.76x = 182,143.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,143.42/460.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395.32
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