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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 673.65 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 673.65 and 287.04 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 673.65 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/673.65 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 673.65 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 193,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,364.50/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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