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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,035.41 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,035.41 and 451.46 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,035.41 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,035.41 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,035.41 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 467,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,446.20/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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