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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,034.01 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,034.01 and 454.35 is: 627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,034.01 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,034.01 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,034.01 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 469,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,802.44/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.31

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