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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.46, 1,100.51 and 448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.46, 1,100.51 and 448.15 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.46 : 1,100.51 = 448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.46/1,100.51 = 448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.46x = 1,100.51 × 448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.46x = 493,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,190.25/797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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