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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.31, 1,104.38 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.31, 1,104.38 and 446.21 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.31 : 1,104.38 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.31/1,104.38 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.31x = 1,104.38 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.31x = 492,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,785.40/800.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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