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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,034.07 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,034.07 and 469.68 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,034.07 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,034.07 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,034.07 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 485,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,682.00/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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