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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.33, 1,033.19 and 468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.33, 1,033.19 and 468.97 is: 647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.33 : 1,033.19 = 468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.33/1,033.19 = 468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.33x = 1,033.19 × 468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.33x = 484,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,535.11/748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.49

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