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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.90, 1,101.10 and 448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.90, 1,101.10 and 448.60 is: 619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.90 : 1,101.10 = 448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.90/1,101.10 = 448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.90x = 1,101.10 × 448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.90x = 493,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,953.46/797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.07

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