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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.00, 1,198.88 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.00, 1,198.88 and 448.28 is: 671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.00 : 1,198.88 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.00/1,198.88 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.00x = 1,198.88 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.00x = 537,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,431.69/800.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.79

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