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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,104.36 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,104.36 and 444.46 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,104.36 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,104.36 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,104.36 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 490,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,845.84/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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