Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.50 and 429.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453, 679.50 and 429.93 is: 644.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453 : 679.50 = 429.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453/679.50 = 429.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453x = 679.50 × 429.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453x = 292,137.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,137.44/453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.90
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