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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,101.92 and 449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,101.92 and 449.27 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,101.92 = 449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,101.92 = 449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,101.92 × 449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 495,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,057.35/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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