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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.67, 1,034.55 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.67, 1,034.55 and 469.82 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.67 : 1,034.55 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.67/1,034.55 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.67x = 1,034.55 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.67x = 486,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,047.11/749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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