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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,025.66 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,025.66 and 448.64 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,025.66 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,025.66 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,025.66 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 460,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,152.10/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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