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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,105.41 and 446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,105.41 and 446.95 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,105.41 = 446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,105.41 = 446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,105.41 × 446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 494,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,063.00/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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