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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.30, 1,104.43 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.30, 1,104.43 and 446.27 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.30 : 1,104.43 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.30/1,104.43 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.30x = 1,104.43 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.30x = 492,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,874.51/800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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