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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.57, 1,029.36 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.57, 1,029.36 and 484.33 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.57 : 1,029.36 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.57/1,029.36 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.57x = 1,029.36 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.57x = 498,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,549.93/745.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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