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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,025.92 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,025.92 and 448.80 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,025.92 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,025.92 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,025.92 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 460,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,432.90/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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