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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 672.44 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 672.44 and 287.01 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 672.44 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/672.44 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 672.44 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 192,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,997.00/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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