Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.63, 760 and 462.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.63, 760 and 462.09 is: 693.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.63 : 760 = 462.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.63/760 = 462.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.63x = 760 × 462.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.63x = 351,188.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,188.40/506.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693.19
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