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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,104.84 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,104.84 and 448.62 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,104.84 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,104.84 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,104.84 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 495,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,653.32/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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