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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.95, 1,033.66 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.95, 1,033.66 and 454.31 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.95 : 1,033.66 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.95/1,033.66 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.95x = 1,033.66 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.95x = 469,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,601.35/748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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