Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 683.64 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 456.48, 683.64 and 450 is: 673.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456.48 : 683.64 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456.48/683.64 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456.48x = 683.64 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456.48x = 307,638 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,638/456.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673.94
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