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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.46, 1,104.06 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.46, 1,104.06 and 297.44 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.46 : 1,104.06 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.46/1,104.06 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.46x = 1,104.06 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.46x = 328,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,391.61/736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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