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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 673.78 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 673.78 and 295.20 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 673.78 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/673.78 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 673.78 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 198,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,899.86/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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