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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,104.36 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,104.36 and 446.22 is: 615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,104.36 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,104.36 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,104.36 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 492,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,787.52/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.77

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