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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,101.15 and 448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,101.15 and 448.63 is: 619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,101.15 = 448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,101.15 = 448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,101.15 × 448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 494,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,008.92/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.11

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