Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,302 and 399.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 868, 1,302 and 399.64 is: 599.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868 : 1,302 = 399.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868/1,302 = 399.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868x = 1,302 × 399.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868x = 520,331.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,331.28/868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599.46
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