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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,101.60 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,101.60 and 448.98 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,101.60 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,101.60 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,101.60 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 494,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,596.37/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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