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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,026.48 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,026.48 and 449.38 is: 619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,026.48 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,026.48 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,026.48 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 461,279.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,279.58/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.97

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