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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.73, 1,100.90 and 448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.73, 1,100.90 and 448.41 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.73 : 1,100.90 = 448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.73/1,100.90 = 448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.73x = 1,100.90 × 448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.73x = 493,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,652.33/797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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