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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,107.14 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,107.14 and 448.24 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,107.14 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,107.14 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,107.14 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 496,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,264.43/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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