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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.84, 1,033.48 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.84, 1,033.48 and 454.10 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.84 : 1,033.48 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.84/1,033.48 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.84x = 1,033.48 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.84x = 469,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,303.27/748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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