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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,105.31 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,105.31 and 446.87 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,105.31 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,105.31 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,105.31 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 493,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,929.88/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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