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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.71, 1,106.32 and 447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.71, 1,106.32 and 447.62 is: 617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.71 : 1,106.32 = 447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.71/1,106.32 = 447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.71x = 1,106.32 × 447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.71x = 495,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,210.96/801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.69

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