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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.47, 1,032.70 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.47, 1,032.70 and 449.76 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.47 : 1,032.70 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.47/1,032.70 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.47x = 1,032.70 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.47x = 464,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,467.15/748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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