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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.62, 1,644.53 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.62, 1,644.53 and 447 is: 670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.62 : 1,644.53 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.62/1,644.53 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.62x = 1,644.53 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.62x = 735,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,102.68/1,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.33

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