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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,102.80 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,102.80 and 446.48 is: 669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,102.80 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,102.80 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,102.80 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 492,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,378.14/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.06

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