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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,104.10 and 446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,104.10 and 446.00 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,104.10 = 446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,104.10 = 446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,104.10 × 446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 492,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,424.47/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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