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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,028.40 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,028.40 and 465.28 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,028.40 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,028.40 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,028.40 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 478,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,493.95/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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