Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.50, 675 and 415.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449.50, 675 and 415.83 is: 624.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449.50 : 675 = 415.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449.50/675 = 415.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449.50x = 675 × 415.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449.50x = 280,681.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,681.88/449.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624.43
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