Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 794.39 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576.02, 794.39 and 450 is: 620.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.02 : 794.39 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.02/794.39 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.02x = 794.39 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.02x = 357,473.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,473.25/576.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.60
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