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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,033.06 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,033.06 and 449.73 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,033.06 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,033.06 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,033.06 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 464,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,598.07/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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