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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.15, 1,028.46 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.15, 1,028.46 and 430.62 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.15 : 1,028.46 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.15/1,028.46 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.15x = 1,028.46 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.15x = 442,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,875.45/745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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