Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 711 and 449.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474, 711 and 449.28 is: 673.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474 : 711 = 449.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474/711 = 449.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474x = 711 × 449.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474x = 319,438.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,438.08/474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673.92
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