Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 427.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.80 and 427.86 is: 641.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.20 : 682.80 = 427.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.20/682.80 = 427.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.20x = 682.80 × 427.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.20x = 292,142.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,142.81/455.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641.79
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