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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.28, 1,192.08 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.28, 1,192.08 and 448.18 is: 671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.28 : 1,192.08 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.28/1,192.08 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.28x = 1,192.08 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.28x = 534,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,266.41/795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.80

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