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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.48, 1,106.42 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.48, 1,106.42 and 298.46 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.48 : 1,106.42 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.48/1,106.42 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.48x = 1,106.42 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.48x = 330,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,218.84/737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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