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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,027.65 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,027.65 and 449.97 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,027.65 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,027.65 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,027.65 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 462,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,411.67/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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