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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.25, 1,104.38 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.25, 1,104.38 and 446.23 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.25 : 1,104.38 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.25/1,104.38 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.25x = 1,104.38 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.25x = 492,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,807.49/800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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