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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.56, 1,102 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.56, 1,102 and 449.24 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.56 : 1,102 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.56/1,102 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.56x = 1,102 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.56x = 495,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,062.48/798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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