Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,008 and 609.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,008 and 609.12 is: 916.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669.60 : 1,008 = 609.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669.60/1,008 = 609.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669.60x = 1,008 × 609.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669.60x = 613,992.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,992.96/669.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.95
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