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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.65, 1,107.61 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.65, 1,107.61 and 448.56 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.65 : 1,107.61 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.65/1,107.61 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.65x = 1,107.61 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.65x = 496,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,829.54/802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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