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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.08, 1,104.54 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.08, 1,104.54 and 448 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.08 : 1,104.54 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.08/1,104.54 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.08x = 1,104.54 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.08x = 494,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,833.92/737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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