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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,027.10 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,027.10 and 449.66 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,027.10 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,027.10 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,027.10 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 461,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,845.79/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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