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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.37, 1,105.91 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.37, 1,105.91 and 447.28 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.37 : 1,105.91 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.37/1,105.91 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.37x = 1,105.91 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.37x = 494,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,654.12/801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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