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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 672.60 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 672.60 and 286.32 is: 428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 672.60 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/672.60 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 672.60 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 192,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,578.83/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.87

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