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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.67, 1,028.90 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.67, 1,028.90 and 447.01 is: 616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.67 : 1,028.90 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.67/1,028.90 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.67x = 1,028.90 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.67x = 459,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,927.13/745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.80

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