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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,105.16 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,105.16 and 446.80 is: 616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,105.16 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,105.16 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,105.16 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 493,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,785.49/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.57

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