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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,100.44 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,100.44 and 448.11 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,100.44 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,100.44 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,100.44 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 493,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,118.17/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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