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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 674.80 and 285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 674.80 and 285.17 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 674.80 = 285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/674.80 = 285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 674.80 × 285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 192,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,432.98/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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