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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.57, 1,034.01 and 454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.57, 1,034.01 and 454.79 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.57 : 1,034.01 = 454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.57/1,034.01 = 454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.57x = 1,034.01 × 454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.57x = 470,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,252.24/749.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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