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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.27, 1,248.77 and 447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.27, 1,248.77 and 447.07 is: 670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.27 : 1,248.77 = 447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.27/1,248.77 = 447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.27x = 1,248.77 × 447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.27x = 558,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,287.60/832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.80

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