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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.16, 1,104.25 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.16, 1,104.25 and 444.49 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.16 : 1,104.25 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.16/1,104.25 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.16x = 1,104.25 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.16x = 490,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,828.08/737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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