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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.58, 1,644 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.58, 1,644 and 446.32 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.58 : 1,644 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.58/1,644 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.58x = 1,644 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.58x = 733,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,750.08/1,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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