Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 678 and 308.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453.10, 678 and 308.92 is: 462.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453.10 : 678 = 308.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453.10/678 = 308.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453.10x = 678 × 308.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453.10x = 209,447.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,447.76/453.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462.26
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