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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,101.92 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,101.92 and 446.08 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,101.92 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,101.92 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,101.92 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 491,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,544.47/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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