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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.46, 1,028.75 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.46, 1,028.75 and 450.82 is: 622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.46 : 1,028.75 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.46/1,028.75 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.46x = 1,028.75 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.46x = 463,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,780.11/745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.14

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