Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 1,002 and 302.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 668.16, 1,002 and 302.64 is: 453.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668.16 : 1,002 = 302.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668.16/1,002 = 302.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668.16x = 1,002 × 302.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668.16x = 303,245.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,245.28/668.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453.85
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