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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.74, 1,028.95 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.74, 1,028.95 and 450.95 is: 622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.74 : 1,028.95 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.74/1,028.95 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.74x = 1,028.95 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.74x = 464,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,007.05/745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.21

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