Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 614.34 and 405
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 446.40, 614.34 and 405 is: 557.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446.40 : 614.34 = 405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446.40/614.34 = 405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446.40x = 614.34 × 405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446.40x = 248,807.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,807.70/446.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.36
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