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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,295.40 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,295.40 and 447.12 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,295.40 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,295.40 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,295.40 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 579,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,199.25/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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