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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 672.60 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 672.60 and 284.96 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 672.60 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/672.60 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 672.60 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 191,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,664.10/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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