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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.59, 1,034.48 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.59, 1,034.48 and 454.93 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.59 : 1,034.48 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.59/1,034.48 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.59x = 1,034.48 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.59x = 470,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,615.99/749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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