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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,033.26 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,033.26 and 454.50 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,033.26 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,033.26 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,033.26 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 469,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,616.67/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

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