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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.29, 1,032.81 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.29, 1,032.81 and 449.64 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.29 : 1,032.81 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.29/1,032.81 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.29x = 1,032.81 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.29x = 464,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,392.69/748.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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