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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,104.68 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,104.68 and 446.43 is: 616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,104.68 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,104.68 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,104.68 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 493,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,162.29/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.06

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