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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,033.30 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,033.30 and 469.08 is: 646.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,033.30 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,033.30 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,033.30 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 484,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,700.36/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.99

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