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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,106.10 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,106.10 and 447.47 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,106.10 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,106.10 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,106.10 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 494,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,944.33/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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