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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.06, 1,114.83 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.06, 1,114.83 and 454.89 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.06 : 1,114.83 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.06/1,114.83 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.06x = 1,114.83 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.06x = 507,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,125.02/744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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