Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,348.90 and 414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,348.90 and 414 is: 620.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900.54 : 1,348.90 = 414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900.54/1,348.90 = 414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900.54x = 1,348.90 × 414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900.54x = 558,444.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,444.60/900.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.12
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