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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.71, 1,104.93 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.71, 1,104.93 and 446.60 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.71 : 1,104.93 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.71/1,104.93 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.71x = 1,104.93 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.71x = 493,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,464.50/800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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