Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 700.23 and 427.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 467.12, 700.23 and 427.03 is: 640.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467.12 : 700.23 = 427.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467.12/700.23 = 427.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467.12x = 700.23 × 427.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467.12x = 299,015.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,015.72/467.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640.13
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