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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,104.73 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,104.73 and 297.63 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,104.73 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,104.73 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,104.73 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 328,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,800.05/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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