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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,105.56 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,105.56 and 447.08 is: 616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,105.56 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,105.56 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,105.56 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 494,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,268.24/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.96

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