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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.31, 1,101.77 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.31, 1,101.77 and 449.07 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.31 : 1,101.77 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.31/1,101.77 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.31x = 1,101.77 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.31x = 494,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,770.22/798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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