Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 765.86 and 486.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510.68, 765.86 and 486.36 is: 729.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510.68 : 765.86 = 486.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510.68/765.86 = 486.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510.68x = 765.86 × 486.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510.68x = 372,483.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,483.67/510.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.39
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