Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 612 and 306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408.60, 612 and 306 is: 458.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408.60 : 612 = 306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408.60/612 = 306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408.60x = 612 × 306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408.60x = 187,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,272/408.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458.33
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