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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,106.97 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,106.97 and 448.14 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,106.97 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,106.97 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,106.97 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 496,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,077.54/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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