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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,030.50 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,030.50 and 452.49 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,030.50 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,030.50 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,030.50 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 466,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,290.95/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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