Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 792.77 and 453.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531, 792.77 and 453.99 is: 677.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531 : 792.77 = 453.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531/792.77 = 453.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531x = 792.77 × 453.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531x = 359,907.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,907.38/531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677.79
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