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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,034.07 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,034.07 and 469.45 is: 648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,034.07 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,034.07 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,034.07 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 485,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,444.16/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.08

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