Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 668.64 and 378.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 447, 668.64 and 378.72 is: 566.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447 : 668.64 = 378.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447/668.64 = 378.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447x = 668.64 × 378.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447x = 253,227.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,227.34/447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566.50
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