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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.74, 1,085.46 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.74, 1,085.46 and 449.34 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.74 : 1,085.46 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.74/1,085.46 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.74x = 1,085.46 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.74x = 487,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,740.60/724.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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