Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 628.59 and 271.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455.50, 628.59 and 271.50 is: 374.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.50 : 628.59 = 271.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.50/628.59 = 271.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.50x = 628.59 × 271.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.50x = 170,662.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,662.19/455.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.67
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