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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.19, 1,034.03 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.19, 1,034.03 and 450.46 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.19 : 1,034.03 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.19/1,034.03 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.19x = 1,034.03 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.19x = 465,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,789.15/749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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