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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,111.52 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,111.52 and 449.60 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,111.52 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,111.52 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,111.52 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 499,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,739.39/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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