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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,105.43 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,105.43 and 446.94 is: 616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,105.43 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,105.43 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,105.43 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 494,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,060.88/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.77

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