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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.42, 1,104.62 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.42, 1,104.62 and 297.66 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.42 : 1,104.62 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.42/1,104.62 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.42x = 1,104.62 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.42x = 328,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,803.84/736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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