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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.83, 673.52 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.83, 673.52 and 287.02 is: 429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.83 : 673.52 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.83/673.52 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.83x = 673.52 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.83x = 193,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,310.34/449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.75

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