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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.29, 1,028.48 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.29, 1,028.48 and 430.73 is: 594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.29 : 1,028.48 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.29/1,028.48 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.29x = 1,028.48 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.29x = 442,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,992.05/745.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.39

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