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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,028.18 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,028.18 and 450.23 is: 621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,028.18 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,028.18 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,028.18 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 462,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,917.48/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.23

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