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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,108.11 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,108.11 and 447.78 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,108.11 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,108.11 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,108.11 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 496,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,189.10/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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