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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,033.08 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,033.08 and 454.16 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,033.08 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,033.08 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,033.08 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 469,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,183.61/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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