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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,105.68 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,105.68 and 447.13 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,105.68 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,105.68 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,105.68 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 494,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,382.70/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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