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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.22, 1,028.48 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.22, 1,028.48 and 430.50 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.22 : 1,028.48 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.22/1,028.48 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.22x = 1,028.48 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.22x = 442,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,760.64/745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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