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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,105.57 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,105.57 and 298.67 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,105.57 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,105.57 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,105.57 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 330,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,202.61/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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