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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,025.34 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,025.34 and 448.50 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,025.34 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,025.34 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,025.34 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 459,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,864.99/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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