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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,027.04 and 449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,027.04 and 449.49 is: 619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,027.04 = 449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,027.04 = 449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,027.04 × 449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 461,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,641.96/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.99

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