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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.05, 1,112.34 and 447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.05, 1,112.34 and 447.14 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.05 : 1,112.34 = 447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.05/1,112.34 = 447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.05x = 1,112.34 × 447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.05x = 497,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,371.71/806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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