Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 899.76 and 445
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 652, 899.76 and 445 is: 614.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652 : 899.76 = 445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652/899.76 = 445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652x = 899.76 × 445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652x = 400,393.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,393.20/652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614.10
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