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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.77, 1,028 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.77, 1,028 and 450.06 is: 621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.77 : 1,028 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.77/1,028 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.77x = 1,028 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.77x = 462,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,661.68/744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.21

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