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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.25, 1,033.83 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.25, 1,033.83 and 454.41 is: 627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.25 : 1,033.83 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.25/1,033.83 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.25x = 1,033.83 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.25x = 469,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,782.69/749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.00

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