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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.95, 1,105.46 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.95, 1,105.46 and 481.84 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.95 : 1,105.46 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.95/1,105.46 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.95x = 1,105.46 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.95x = 532,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,654.85/800.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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