Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 749.50 and 448.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503, 749.50 and 448.50 is: 668.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503 : 749.50 = 448.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503/749.50 = 448.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503x = 749.50 × 448.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503x = 336,150.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,150.75/503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668.29
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