Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.25, 1,002.78 and 283.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 668.25, 1,002.78 and 283.50 is: 425.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668.25 : 1,002.78 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668.25/1,002.78 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668.25x = 1,002.78 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668.25x = 284,288.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,288.13/668.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.42
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