Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,012.68 and 333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 675, 1,012.68 and 333 is: 499.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675 : 1,012.68 = 333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675/1,012.68 = 333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675x = 1,012.68 × 333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675x = 337,222.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,222.44/675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499.59
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