Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,002 and 597.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,002 and 597.44 is: 894.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669.44 : 1,002 = 597.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669.44/1,002 = 597.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669.44x = 1,002 × 597.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669.44x = 598,634.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,634.88/669.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894.23
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