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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,101.30 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,101.30 and 448.72 is: 619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,101.30 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,101.30 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,101.30 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 494,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,175.34/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.27

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