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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 673.26 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 673.26 and 286.64 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 673.26 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/673.26 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 673.26 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 192,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,983.25/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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