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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.41, 1,104.54 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.41, 1,104.54 and 446.32 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.41 : 1,104.54 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.41/1,104.54 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.41x = 1,104.54 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.41x = 492,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,972.77/800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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