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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.56 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.56 and 287.91 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.56 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.56 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.56 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 193,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,924.66/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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