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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.48, 1,104.96 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.48, 1,104.96 and 446.10 is: 667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.48 : 1,104.96 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.48/1,104.96 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.48x = 1,104.96 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.48x = 492,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,922.66/738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.48

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