Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,008 and 450.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,008 and 450.54 is: 621.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730.53 : 1,008 = 450.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730.53/1,008 = 450.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730.53x = 1,008 × 450.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730.53x = 454,144.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,144.32/730.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621.66
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