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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.25, 1,028.49 and 450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.25, 1,028.49 and 450.59 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.25 : 1,028.49 = 450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.25/1,028.49 = 450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.25x = 1,028.49 × 450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.25x = 463,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,427.31/745.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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