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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,103.29 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,103.29 and 446.34 is: 669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,103.29 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,103.29 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,103.29 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 492,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,445.48/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.53

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