Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 684 and 449.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.84, 684 and 449.52 is: 616.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.84 : 684 = 449.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.84/684 = 449.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.84x = 684 × 449.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.84x = 307,471.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,471.68/498.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.37
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