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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.02, 1,034.20 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.02, 1,034.20 and 454.68 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.02 : 1,034.20 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.02/1,034.20 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.02x = 1,034.20 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.02x = 470,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,230.06/749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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