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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,032.50 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,032.50 and 468.38 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,032.50 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,032.50 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,032.50 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 483,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,594.85/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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