Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,292.46 and 451
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,292.46 and 451 is: 675.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862.44 : 1,292.46 = 451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862.44/1,292.46 = 451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862.44x = 1,292.46 × 451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862.44x = 582,899.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,899.46/862.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675.87
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