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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.79, 1,107.86 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.79, 1,107.86 and 448.74 is: 619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.79 : 1,107.86 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.79/1,107.86 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.79x = 1,107.86 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.79x = 497,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,141.10/802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.27

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