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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.61, 1,033.66 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.61, 1,033.66 and 469.35 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.61 : 1,033.66 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.61/1,033.66 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.61x = 1,033.66 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.61x = 485,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,146.27/748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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