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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,100.55 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,100.55 and 448.30 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,100.55 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,100.55 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,100.55 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 493,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,376.57/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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