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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.80, 1,257.48 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.80, 1,257.48 and 447.92 is: 671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.80 : 1,257.48 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.80/1,257.48 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.80x = 1,257.48 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.80x = 563,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,250.44/838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.50

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