Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,350.24 and 444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900, 1,350.24 and 444 is: 666.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900 : 1,350.24 = 444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900/1,350.24 = 444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900x = 1,350.24 × 444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900x = 599,506.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,506.56/900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666.12
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