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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,116.33 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,116.33 and 455.50 is: 682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,116.33 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,116.33 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,116.33 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 508,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,488.32/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.84

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