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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,107.24 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,107.24 and 448.32 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,107.24 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,107.24 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,107.24 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 496,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,397.84/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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