Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 674 and 385.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 450.70, 674 and 385.09 is: 575.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450.70 : 674 = 385.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450.70/674 = 385.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450.70x = 674 × 385.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450.70x = 259,550.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,550.66/450.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575.88
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