Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.93, 1,244.56 and 302.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829.93, 1,244.56 and 302.69 is: 453.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829.93 : 1,244.56 = 302.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829.93/1,244.56 = 302.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829.93x = 1,244.56 × 302.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829.93x = 376,715.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,715.87/829.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453.91
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