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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,104.54 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,104.54 and 407.46 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,104.54 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,104.54 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,104.54 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 450,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,055.87/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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