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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.70, 1,027.73 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.70, 1,027.73 and 450.01 is: 621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.70 : 1,027.73 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.70/1,027.73 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.70x = 1,027.73 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.70x = 462,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,488.78/744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.04

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