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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,032.63 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,032.63 and 468.96 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,032.63 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,032.63 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,032.63 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 484,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,262.16/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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