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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.95, 1,108.13 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.95, 1,108.13 and 448.94 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.95 : 1,108.13 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.95/1,108.13 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.95x = 1,108.13 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.95x = 497,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,483.88/802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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