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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,106.31 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,106.31 and 445.87 is: 667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,106.31 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,106.31 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,106.31 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 493,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,270.44/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.90

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