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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.30, 1,027.35 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.30, 1,027.35 and 449.46 is: 620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.30 : 1,027.35 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.30/1,027.35 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.30x = 1,027.35 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.30x = 461,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,752.73/744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.39

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