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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,032.28 and 486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,032.28 and 486.44 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,032.28 = 486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,032.28 = 486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,032.28 × 486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 502,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,142.28/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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