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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 674.22 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 674.22 and 286.70 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 674.22 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/674.22 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 674.22 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 193,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,298.87/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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