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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,102.05 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,102.05 and 446.07 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,102.05 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,102.05 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,102.05 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 491,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,591.44/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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