Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 641.01 and 257.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464.50, 641.01 and 257.50 is: 355.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464.50 : 641.01 = 257.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464.50/641.01 = 257.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464.50x = 641.01 × 257.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464.50x = 165,060.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,060.08/464.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.35
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