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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.19, 1,026.98 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.19, 1,026.98 and 449.40 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.19 : 1,026.98 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.19/1,026.98 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.19x = 1,026.98 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.19x = 461,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,522.32/744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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