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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,200.17 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,200.17 and 448.98 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,200.17 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,200.17 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,200.17 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 538,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,852.33/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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