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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.97, 1,101.16 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.97, 1,101.16 and 448.66 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.97 : 1,101.16 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.97/1,101.16 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.97x = 1,101.16 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.97x = 494,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,046.45/797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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