Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,359.48 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,359.48 and 450 is: 675
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
906.32 : 1,359.48 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
906.32/1,359.48 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
906.32x = 1,359.48 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
906.32x = 611,766 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,766/906.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675
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