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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 674.17 and 287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 674.17 and 287.05 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 674.17 = 287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/674.17 = 287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 674.17 × 287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 193,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,520.50/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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