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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.14, 1,104.16 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.14, 1,104.16 and 446.10 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.14 : 1,104.16 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.14/1,104.16 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.14x = 1,104.16 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.14x = 492,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,570.44/800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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