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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,106.84 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,106.84 and 448.02 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,106.84 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,106.84 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,106.84 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 495,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,884.22/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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