Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.02 and 198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.02 and 198 is: 297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.68 : 682.02 = 198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.68/682.02 = 198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.68x = 682.02 × 198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.68x = 135,039.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,039.96/454.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297
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