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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.18, 1,028.49 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.18, 1,028.49 and 430.40 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.18 : 1,028.49 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.18/1,028.49 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.18x = 1,028.49 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.18x = 442,663.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,663.05/745.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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