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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.65, 1,029.10 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.65, 1,029.10 and 451.01 is: 622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.65 : 1,029.10 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.65/1,029.10 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.65x = 1,029.10 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.65x = 464,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,135.84/745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.46

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