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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,033.63 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,033.63 and 468.99 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,033.63 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,033.63 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,033.63 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 484,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,762.13/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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