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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.42, 1,256.43 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.42, 1,256.43 and 447.01 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.42 : 1,256.43 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.42/1,256.43 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.42x = 1,256.43 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.42x = 561,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,636.77/837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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