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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,108.50 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,108.50 and 446.32 is: 669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,108.50 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,108.50 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,108.50 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 494,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,745.72/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.64

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