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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,107.13 and 448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,107.13 and 448.22 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,107.13 = 448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,107.13 = 448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,107.13 × 448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 496,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,237.81/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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