Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 705 and 464.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510, 705 and 464.46 is: 642.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510 : 705 = 464.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510/705 = 464.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510x = 705 × 464.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510x = 327,444.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,444.30/510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642.05
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