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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,108.02 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,108.02 and 448.80 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,108.02 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,108.02 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,108.02 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 497,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,279.38/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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