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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,106.96 and 448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,106.96 and 448.13 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,106.96 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,106.96 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,106.96 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 496,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,054.21/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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