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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.94, 1,028.12 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.94, 1,028.12 and 450.30 is: 621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.94 : 1,028.12 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.94/1,028.12 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.94x = 1,028.12 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.94x = 462,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,960.18/744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.48

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