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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,106.33 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,106.33 and 448.47 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,106.33 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,106.33 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,106.33 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 496,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,153.57/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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