Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 627.20 and 454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455.44, 627.20 and 454 is: 625.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.44 : 627.20 = 454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.44/627.20 = 454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.44x = 627.20 × 454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.44x = 284,748.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,748.80/455.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.22
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