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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.05, 1,027.90 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.05, 1,027.90 and 450.21 is: 621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.05 : 1,027.90 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.05/1,027.90 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.05x = 1,027.90 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.05x = 462,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,775.28/745.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.13

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