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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.53, 1,106.08 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.53, 1,106.08 and 447.46 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.53 : 1,106.08 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.53/1,106.08 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.53x = 1,106.08 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.53x = 494,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,922.67/801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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