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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.67, 1,034.37 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.67, 1,034.37 and 454.95 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.67 : 1,034.37 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.67/1,034.37 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.67x = 1,034.37 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.67x = 470,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,586.63/749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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