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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.27, 1,034.08 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.27, 1,034.08 and 454.50 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.27 : 1,034.08 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.27/1,034.08 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.27x = 1,034.08 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.27x = 469,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,989.36/749.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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