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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.59, 1,100.69 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.59, 1,100.69 and 448.29 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.59 : 1,100.69 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.59/1,100.69 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.59x = 1,100.69 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.59x = 493,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,428.32/797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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