Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.84 and 281.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.84 and 281.03 is: 421.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
445.50 : 668.84 = 281.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
445.50/668.84 = 281.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
445.50x = 668.84 × 281.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
445.50x = 187,959.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,959.36/445.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421.91
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