Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760, 1,048.80 and 449.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 760, 1,048.80 and 449.76 is: 620.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760 : 1,048.80 = 449.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760/1,048.80 = 449.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760x = 1,048.80 × 449.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760x = 471,708.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,708.29/760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620.67
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