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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.02, 1,025.52 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.02, 1,025.52 and 448.50 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.02 : 1,025.52 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.02/1,025.52 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.02x = 1,025.52 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.02x = 459,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,945.72/743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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