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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,034.03 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,034.03 and 454.43 is: 627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,034.03 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,034.03 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,034.03 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 469,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,897.97/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.31

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