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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,106.14 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,106.14 and 447.60 is: 617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,106.14 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,106.14 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,106.14 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 495,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,112.13/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.55

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