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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,026.63 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,026.63 and 449.28 is: 620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,026.63 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,026.63 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,026.63 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 461,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,244.33/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.00

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