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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,108.11 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,108.11 and 448.98 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,108.11 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,108.11 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,108.11 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 497,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,519.23/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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