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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,028.28 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,028.28 and 430.44 is: 593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,028.28 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,028.28 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,028.28 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 442,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,612.84/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.98

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