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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.95, 1,105.26 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.95, 1,105.26 and 446.82 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.95 : 1,105.26 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.95/1,105.26 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.95x = 1,105.26 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.95x = 493,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,852.27/800.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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