Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 613.50 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 409.60, 613.50 and 307 is: 459.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409.60 : 613.50 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409.60/613.50 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409.60x = 613.50 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409.60x = 188,344.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,344.50/409.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.83
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