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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,106.94 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,106.94 and 446.72 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,106.94 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,106.94 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,106.94 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 494,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,492.24/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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