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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 673.84 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 673.84 and 287.13 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 673.84 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/673.84 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 673.84 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 193,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,478.96/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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