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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.41, 1,255.37 and 447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.41, 1,255.37 and 447.17 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.41 : 1,255.37 = 447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.41/1,255.37 = 447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.41x = 1,255.37 × 447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.41x = 561,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,355.29/837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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