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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.25, 1,026.95 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.25, 1,026.95 and 449.47 is: 620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.25 : 1,026.95 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.25/1,026.95 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.25x = 1,026.95 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.25x = 461,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,575.83/744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.19

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