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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,105.28 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,105.28 and 446.88 is: 616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,105.28 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,105.28 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,105.28 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 493,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,927.53/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.67

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