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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.30, 1,032.37 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.30, 1,032.37 and 453.46 is: 625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.30 : 1,032.37 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.30/1,032.37 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.30x = 1,032.37 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.30x = 468,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,138.50/748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.60

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