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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.44, 1,100.40 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.44, 1,100.40 and 448.16 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.44 : 1,100.40 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.44/1,100.40 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.44x = 1,100.40 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.44x = 493,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,155.26/797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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