Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 681.93 and 283.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454.86, 681.93 and 283.50 is: 425.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.86 : 681.93 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.86/681.93 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.86x = 681.93 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.86x = 193,327.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,327.16/454.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.03
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