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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.06, 1,026.53 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.06, 1,026.53 and 449.22 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.06 : 1,026.53 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.06/1,026.53 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.06x = 1,026.53 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.06x = 461,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,130.43/744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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