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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,033.20 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,033.20 and 449.82 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,033.20 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,033.20 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,033.20 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 464,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,754.02/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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