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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.71, 1,026.15 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.71, 1,026.15 and 448.97 is: 619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.71 : 1,026.15 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.71/1,026.15 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.71x = 1,026.15 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.71x = 460,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,709.16/743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.48

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