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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.27, 1,033.81 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.27, 1,033.81 and 454.53 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.27 : 1,033.81 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.27/1,033.81 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.27x = 1,033.81 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.27x = 469,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,892.49/749.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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