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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.01, 1,026.41 and 449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.01, 1,026.41 and 449.10 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.01 : 1,026.41 = 449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.01/1,026.41 = 449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.01x = 1,026.41 × 449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.01x = 460,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,960.73/744.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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