Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.96, 1,227.26 and 305
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817.96, 1,227.26 and 305 is: 457.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817.96 : 1,227.26 = 305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817.96/1,227.26 = 305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817.96x = 1,227.26 × 305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817.96x = 374,314.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,314.30/817.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457.62
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