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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.90, 1,101.09 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.90, 1,101.09 and 448.58 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.90 : 1,101.09 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.90/1,101.09 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.90x = 1,101.09 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.90x = 493,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,921.45/797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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