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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.42, 1,028.72 and 480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.42, 1,028.72 and 480.02 is: 662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.42 : 1,028.72 = 480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.42/1,028.72 = 480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.42x = 1,028.72 × 480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.42x = 493,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,806.17/745.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.45

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