Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 674.14 and 387.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448.74, 674.14 and 387.24 is: 581.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448.74 : 674.14 = 387.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448.74/674.14 = 387.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448.74x = 674.14 × 387.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448.74x = 261,053.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,053.97/448.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.75
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