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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,105.48 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,105.48 and 447 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,105.48 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,105.48 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,105.48 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 494,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,149.56/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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