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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 675.21 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 675.21 and 287.04 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 675.21 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/675.21 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 675.21 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 193,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,812.28/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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