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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,098.48 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,098.48 and 443.60 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,098.48 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,098.48 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,098.48 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 487,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,285.73/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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