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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,107.36 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,107.36 and 446.27 is: 668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,107.36 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,107.36 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,107.36 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 494,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,176.01/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.64

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