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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.05, 1,256.70 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.05, 1,256.70 and 447.96 is: 671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.05 : 1,256.70 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.05/1,256.70 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.05x = 1,256.70 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.05x = 562,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,951.33/838.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.74

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