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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.67, 1,029.07 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.67, 1,029.07 and 450.97 is: 622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.67 : 1,029.07 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.67/1,029.07 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.67x = 1,029.07 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.67x = 464,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,077.69/745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.36

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