Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,356.48 and 448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,356.48 and 448 is: 672
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904.32 : 1,356.48 = 448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904.32/1,356.48 = 448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904.32x = 1,356.48 × 448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904.32x = 607,703.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,703.04/904.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672
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