Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.64 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.64 and 450 is: 675
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527.76 : 791.64 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527.76/791.64 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527.76x = 791.64 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527.76x = 356,238 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,238/527.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675
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