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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.41, 1,100.42 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.41, 1,100.42 and 448.10 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.41 : 1,100.42 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.41/1,100.42 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.41x = 1,100.42 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.41x = 493,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,098.20/797.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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