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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,104.65 and 446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,104.65 and 446.41 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,104.65 = 446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,104.65 = 446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,104.65 × 446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 493,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,127.63/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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