Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.96, 1,320 and 447
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 879.96, 1,320 and 447 is: 670.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
879.96 : 1,320 = 447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
879.96/1,320 = 447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
879.96x = 1,320 × 447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
879.96x = 590,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,040/879.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670.53
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