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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 673.80 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 673.80 and 287 is: 430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 673.80 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/673.80 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 673.80 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 193,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,380.60/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.06

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