Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 646.36 and 261.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468.38, 646.36 and 261.38 is: 360.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468.38 : 646.36 = 261.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468.38/646.36 = 261.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468.38x = 646.36 × 261.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468.38x = 168,941.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,941.69/468.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360.70
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