Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.84, 1,001.56 and 283
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 667.84, 1,001.56 and 283 is: 424.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667.84 : 1,001.56 = 283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667.84/1,001.56 = 283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667.84x = 1,001.56 × 283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667.84x = 283,441.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,441.48/667.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424.42
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