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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,105.94 and 447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,105.94 and 447.32 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,105.94 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,105.94 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,105.94 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 494,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,701.31/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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