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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.30, 1,646.85 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.30, 1,646.85 and 448.30 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.30 : 1,646.85 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.30/1,646.85 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.30x = 1,646.85 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.30x = 738,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,282.86/1,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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