Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684 and 379.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684 and 379.05 is: 567.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456.54 : 684 = 379.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456.54/684 = 379.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456.54x = 684 × 379.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456.54x = 259,270.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,270.20/456.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567.90
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