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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.43, 1,028.70 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.43, 1,028.70 and 450.63 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.43 : 1,028.70 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.43/1,028.70 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.43x = 1,028.70 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.43x = 463,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,563.08/745.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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