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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,104.72 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,104.72 and 448.14 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,104.72 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,104.72 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,104.72 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 495,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,069.22/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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