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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,033.08 and 454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,033.08 and 454.19 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,033.08 = 454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,033.08 = 454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,033.08 × 454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 469,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,214.61/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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