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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,034.26 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,034.26 and 454.68 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,034.26 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,034.26 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,034.26 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 470,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,257.34/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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