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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,107.63 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,107.63 and 448.61 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,107.63 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,107.63 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,107.63 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 496,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,888.36/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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