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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.42, 1,107.24 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.42, 1,107.24 and 448.36 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.42 : 1,107.24 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.42/1,107.24 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.42x = 1,107.24 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.42x = 496,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,442.13/802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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