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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.54, 1,107.48 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.54, 1,107.48 and 448.46 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.54 : 1,107.48 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.54/1,107.48 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.54x = 1,107.48 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.54x = 496,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,660.48/802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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