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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.48, 1,028.55 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.48, 1,028.55 and 483.67 is: 667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.48 : 1,028.55 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.48/1,028.55 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.48x = 1,028.55 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.48x = 497,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,478.78/745.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.33

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