Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 680 and 450.51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 450.51, 680 and 450.51 is: 680
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450.51 : 680 = 450.51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450.51/680 = 450.51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450.51x = 680 × 450.51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450.51x = 306,346.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,346.80/450.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680
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