Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 781.14 and 449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 521, 781.14 and 449 is: 673.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521 : 781.14 = 449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521/781.14 = 449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521x = 781.14 × 449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521x = 350,731.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,731.86/521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673.19
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