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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,102.01 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,102.01 and 449.35 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,102.01 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,102.01 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,102.01 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 495,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,183.19/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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