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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.19, 1,025.45 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.19, 1,025.45 and 448.48 is: 618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.19 : 1,025.45 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.19/1,025.45 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.19x = 1,025.45 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.19x = 459,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,893.82/743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.81

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