Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 676 and 342.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 450.50, 676 and 342.50 is: 513.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450.50 : 676 = 342.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450.50/676 = 342.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450.50x = 676 × 342.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450.50x = 231,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,530/450.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513.94
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