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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.66, 1,101.95 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.66, 1,101.95 and 446.02 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.66 : 1,101.95 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.66/1,101.95 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.66x = 1,101.95 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.66x = 491,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,491.74/734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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