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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,108.26 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,108.26 and 446.13 is: 669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,108.26 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,108.26 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,108.26 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 494,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,428.03/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.36

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