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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,033.83 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,033.83 and 469.46 is: 647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,033.83 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,033.83 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,033.83 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 485,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,344.42/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.83

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