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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,107.47 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,107.47 and 448.47 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,107.47 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,107.47 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,107.47 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 496,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,668.19/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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