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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 673.52 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 673.52 and 286.74 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 673.52 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/673.52 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 673.52 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 193,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,123.69/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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