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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.65, 1,106.23 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.65, 1,106.23 and 447.56 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.65 : 1,106.23 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.65/1,106.23 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.65x = 1,106.23 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.65x = 495,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,104.30/801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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