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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.42, 1,647.66 and 448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.42, 1,647.66 and 448.70 is: 673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.42 : 1,647.66 = 448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.42/1,647.66 = 448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.42x = 1,647.66 × 448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.42x = 739,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,305.04/1,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.06

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