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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,105.28 and 446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,105.28 and 446.85 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,105.28 = 446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,105.28 = 446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,105.28 × 446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 493,894.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,894.90/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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