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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,034.52 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,034.52 and 483.90 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,034.52 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,034.52 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,034.52 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 500,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,604.23/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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