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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.19, 1,026.98 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.19, 1,026.98 and 449.45 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.19 : 1,026.98 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.19/1,026.98 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.19x = 1,026.98 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.19x = 461,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,574.32/744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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