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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.45, 1,034.06 and 454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.45, 1,034.06 and 454.66 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.45 : 1,034.06 = 454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.45/1,034.06 = 454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.45x = 1,034.06 × 454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.45x = 470,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,140.86/749.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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