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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,106.81 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,106.81 and 446.19 is: 668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,106.81 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,106.81 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,106.81 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 493,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,845.32/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.41

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