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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,027.10 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,027.10 and 449.67 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,027.10 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,027.10 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,027.10 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 461,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,856.06/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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