Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 857.40 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 572.34, 857.40 and 450 is: 674.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572.34 : 857.40 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572.34/857.40 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572.34x = 857.40 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572.34x = 385,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,830/572.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674.13
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