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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,107.34 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,107.34 and 448.44 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,107.34 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,107.34 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,107.34 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 496,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,576.11/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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