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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.41, 1,107.28 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.41, 1,107.28 and 448.37 is: 618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.41 : 1,107.28 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.41/1,107.28 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.41x = 1,107.28 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.41x = 496,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,471.13/802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.73

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