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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.39, 1,102.68 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.39, 1,102.68 and 447.03 is: 670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.39 : 1,102.68 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.39/1,102.68 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.39x = 1,102.68 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.39x = 492,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,931.04/735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.30

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