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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,108.14 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,108.14 and 448.93 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,108.14 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,108.14 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,108.14 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 497,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,477.29/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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