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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.14, 1,028.39 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.14, 1,028.39 and 450.44 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.14 : 1,028.39 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.14/1,028.39 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.14x = 1,028.39 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.14x = 463,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,220.60/745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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