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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,104.30 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,104.30 and 448.20 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,104.30 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,104.30 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,104.30 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 494,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,947.26/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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