Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 698.82 and 295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 466.36, 698.82 and 295 is: 442.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466.36 : 698.82 = 295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466.36/698.82 = 295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466.36x = 698.82 × 295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466.36x = 206,151.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,151.90/466.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.04
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