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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,033.27 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,033.27 and 483.32 is: 667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,033.27 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,033.27 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,033.27 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 499,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,401.43/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.28

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