Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 768.41 and 457.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510.42, 768.41 and 457.50 is: 688.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510.42 : 768.41 = 457.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510.42/768.41 = 457.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510.42x = 768.41 × 457.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510.42x = 351,545.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,545.29/510.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688.74
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