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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.73, 1,104.90 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.73, 1,104.90 and 446.64 is: 616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.73 : 1,104.90 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.73/1,104.90 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.73x = 1,104.90 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.73x = 493,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,492.54/800.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.30

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