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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,255.52 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,255.52 and 447.19 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,255.52 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,255.52 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,255.52 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 561,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,453.97/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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