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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,032.63 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,032.63 and 453.15 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,032.63 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,032.63 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,032.63 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 467,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,936.28/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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