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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.91, 1,119.81 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.91, 1,119.81 and 454.48 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.91 : 1,119.81 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.91/1,119.81 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.91x = 1,119.81 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.91x = 508,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,931.25/746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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