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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.07, 1,028.25 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.07, 1,028.25 and 450.34 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.07 : 1,028.25 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.07/1,028.25 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.07x = 1,028.25 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.07x = 463,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,059.53/745.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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