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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.81, 1,028.71 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.81, 1,028.71 and 450.57 is: 621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.81 : 1,028.71 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.81/1,028.71 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.81x = 1,028.71 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.81x = 463,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,505.86/745.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.48

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