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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.84, 1,107.48 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.84, 1,107.48 and 488.20 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.84 : 1,107.48 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.84/1,107.48 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.84x = 1,107.48 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.84x = 540,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,671.74/802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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