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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.34, 1,028.65 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.34, 1,028.65 and 450.60 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.34 : 1,028.65 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.34/1,028.65 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.34x = 1,028.65 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.34x = 463,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,509.69/745.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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