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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.70, 1,101.84 and 446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.70, 1,101.84 and 446.62 is: 668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.70 : 1,101.84 = 446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.70/1,101.84 = 446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.70x = 1,101.84 × 446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.70x = 492,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,103.78/735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.89

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