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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,027.30 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,027.30 and 449.68 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,027.30 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,027.30 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,027.30 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 461,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,956.26/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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