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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,106.79 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,106.79 and 449.26 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,106.79 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,106.79 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,106.79 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 497,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,236.48/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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