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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 675.09 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 675.09 and 285.26 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 675.09 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/675.09 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 675.09 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 192,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,572.80/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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