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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,104.63 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,104.63 and 446.40 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,104.63 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,104.63 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,104.63 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 493,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,106.83/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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