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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,034.64 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,034.64 and 455.50 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,034.64 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,034.64 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,034.64 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 471,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,278.52/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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