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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.21, 1,105.66 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.21, 1,105.66 and 447.16 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.21 : 1,105.66 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.21/1,105.66 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.21x = 1,105.66 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.21x = 494,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,404.72/801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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