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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,032.46 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,032.46 and 445.46 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,032.46 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,032.46 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,032.46 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 459,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,913.36/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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