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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.81, 1,028.24 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.81, 1,028.24 and 465.30 is: 642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.81 : 1,028.24 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.81/1,028.24 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.81x = 1,028.24 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.81x = 478,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,437.75/744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.36

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