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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,026.47 and 448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,026.47 and 448.95 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,026.47 = 448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,026.47 = 448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,026.47 × 448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 460,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,831.46/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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