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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,105.77 and 447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,105.77 and 447.20 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,105.77 = 447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,105.77 = 447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,105.77 × 447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 494,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,500.34/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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