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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.62, 1,028.94 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.62, 1,028.94 and 465.98 is: 643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.62 : 1,028.94 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.62/1,028.94 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.62x = 1,028.94 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.62x = 479,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,460.32/745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.04

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