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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,106.60 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,106.60 and 446.06 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,106.60 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,106.60 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,106.60 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 493,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,610.00/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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