Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.31 and 247.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.31 and 247.55 is: 371.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452.88 : 679.31 = 247.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452.88/679.31 = 247.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452.88x = 679.31 × 247.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452.88x = 168,158.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,158.56/452.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371.31
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