Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 918 and 459
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 612.90, 918 and 459 is: 687.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612.90 : 918 = 459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612.90/918 = 459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612.90x = 918 × 459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612.90x = 421,362 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,362/612.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687.49
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