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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,132.25 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,132.25 and 447.45 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,132.25 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,132.25 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,132.25 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 506,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,618.78/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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