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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.71, 1,028.91 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.71, 1,028.91 and 450.91 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.71 : 1,028.91 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.71/1,028.91 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.71x = 1,028.91 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.71x = 463,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,945.81/745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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