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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,114.85 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,114.85 and 448.94 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,114.85 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,114.85 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,114.85 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 500,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,492.94/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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