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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,027 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,027 and 449.42 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,027 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,027 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,027 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 461,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,554.34/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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