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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.12, 1,104.06 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.12, 1,104.06 and 446 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.12 : 1,104.06 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.12/1,104.06 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.12x = 1,104.06 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.12x = 492,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,410.76/800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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