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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,034.10 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,034.10 and 454.50 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,034.10 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,034.10 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,034.10 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 469,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,998.45/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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