Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696 and 269
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696 and 269 is: 403.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464.46 : 696 = 269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464.46/696 = 269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464.46x = 696 × 269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464.46x = 187,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,224/464.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.10
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