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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,107.41 and 448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,107.41 and 448.41 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,107.41 = 448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,107.41 = 448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,107.41 × 448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 496,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,573.72/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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