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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,027.54 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,027.54 and 449.96 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,027.54 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,027.54 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,027.54 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 462,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,345.64/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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