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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,105.38 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,105.38 and 446.97 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,105.38 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,105.38 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,105.38 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 494,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,071.70/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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