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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.99, 1,028.30 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.99, 1,028.30 and 450.28 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.99 : 1,028.30 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.99/1,028.30 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.99x = 1,028.30 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.99x = 463,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,022.92/744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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