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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,104.93 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,104.93 and 444.42 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,104.93 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,104.93 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,104.93 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 491,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,052.99/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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