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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.09, 1,027.95 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.09, 1,027.95 and 450.25 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.09 : 1,027.95 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.09/1,027.95 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.09x = 1,027.95 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.09x = 462,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,834.49/745.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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