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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.18, 1,027.13 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.18, 1,027.13 and 449.39 is: 620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.18 : 1,027.13 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.18/1,027.13 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.18x = 1,027.13 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.18x = 461,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,574.57/744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.25

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