Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 921 and 502.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 669, 921 and 502.96 is: 692.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669 : 921 = 502.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669/921 = 502.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669x = 921 × 502.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669x = 463,226.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,226.16/669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692.42
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