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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,032.75 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,032.75 and 468.63 is: 646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,032.75 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,032.75 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,032.75 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 483,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,977.63/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.67

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