Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 960 and 602.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640, 960 and 602.76 is: 904.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640 : 960 = 602.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640/960 = 602.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640x = 960 × 602.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640x = 578,649.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,649.60/640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.14
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