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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,107.07 and 448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,107.07 and 448.17 is: 618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,107.07 = 448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,107.07 = 448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,107.07 × 448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 496,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,155.56/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.44

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