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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.91, 1,657.33 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.91, 1,657.33 and 446.60 is: 669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.91 : 1,657.33 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.91/1,657.33 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.91x = 1,657.33 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.91x = 740,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,163.58/1,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.89

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