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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,106.73 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,106.73 and 445.95 is: 668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,106.73 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,106.73 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,106.73 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 493,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,546.24/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.44

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