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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,032.66 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,032.66 and 468.56 is: 646.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,032.66 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,032.66 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,032.66 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 483,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,863.17/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.69

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