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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.05, 1,026.84 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.05, 1,026.84 and 449.33 is: 620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.05 : 1,026.84 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.05/1,026.84 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.05x = 1,026.84 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.05x = 461,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,390.02/744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.11

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