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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.91, 1,029.38 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.91, 1,029.38 and 480.43 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.91 : 1,029.38 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.91/1,029.38 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.91x = 1,029.38 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.91x = 494,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,543.92/745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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