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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,105.17 and 446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,105.17 and 446.77 is: 616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,105.17 = 446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,105.17 = 446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,105.17 × 446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 493,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,751.55/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.54

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