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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.31, 1,026.64 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.31, 1,026.64 and 449.07 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.31 : 1,026.64 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.31/1,026.64 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.31x = 1,026.64 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.31x = 461,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,033.22/744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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