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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,027.54 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,027.54 and 449.94 is: 620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,027.54 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,027.54 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,027.54 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 462,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,327.45/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.80

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