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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.48, 1,107.68 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.48, 1,107.68 and 449.32 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.48 : 1,107.68 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.48/1,107.68 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.48x = 1,107.68 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.48x = 497,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,702.78/738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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