Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 763.92 and 468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510, 763.92 and 468 is: 701.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510 : 763.92 = 468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510/763.92 = 468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510x = 763.92 × 468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510x = 357,514.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,514.56/510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701.01
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