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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.74, 1,108.06 and 449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.74, 1,108.06 and 449.57 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.74 : 1,108.06 = 449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.74/1,108.06 = 449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.74x = 1,108.06 × 449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.74x = 498,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,150.53/738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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