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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,028.12 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,028.12 and 450.50 is: 621.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,028.12 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,028.12 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,028.12 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 463,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,160.67/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.41

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