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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.63, 1,102.10 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.63, 1,102.10 and 449.38 is: 620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.63 : 1,102.10 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.63/1,102.10 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.63x = 1,102.10 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.63x = 495,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,261.70/798.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.14

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