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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 674.54 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 674.54 and 287.20 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 674.54 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/674.54 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 674.54 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 193,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,727.89/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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