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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,192.05 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,192.05 and 448.82 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,192.05 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,192.05 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,192.05 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 535,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,015.88/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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