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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,106.55 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,106.55 and 449.07 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,106.55 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,106.55 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,106.55 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 496,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,918.41/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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