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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,034.13 and 469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,034.13 and 469.63 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,034.13 = 469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,034.13 = 469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,034.13 × 469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 485,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,658.47/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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