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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.44, 1,028.82 and 484.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.44, 1,028.82 and 484.21 is: 668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.44 : 1,028.82 = 484.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.44/1,028.82 = 484.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.44x = 1,028.82 × 484.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.44x = 498,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,164.93/745.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.28

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