Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 902.32 and 328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 602, 902.32 and 328 is: 491.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602 : 902.32 = 328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602/902.32 = 328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602x = 902.32 × 328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602x = 295,960.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,960.96/602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491.63
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