Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 816 and 450.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592.02, 816 and 450.18 is: 620.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592.02 : 816 = 450.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592.02/816 = 450.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592.02x = 816 × 450.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592.02x = 367,346.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,346.88/592.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.50
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