Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675 and 354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 450, 675 and 354 is: 531
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450 : 675 = 354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450/675 = 354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450x = 675 × 354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450x = 238,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,950/450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531
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