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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 674.46 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 674.46 and 286.54 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 674.46 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/674.46 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 674.46 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 193,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259.77/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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