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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,247.96 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,247.96 and 447.76 is: 670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,247.96 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,247.96 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,247.96 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 558,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,786.57/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.78

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