Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,370.46 and 457
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 913, 1,370.46 and 457 is: 685.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913 : 1,370.46 = 457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913/1,370.46 = 457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913x = 1,370.46 × 457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913x = 626,300.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,300.22/913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685.98
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