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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,100.96 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,100.96 and 448.50 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,100.96 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,100.96 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,100.96 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 493,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,780.56/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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