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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,102.08 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,102.08 and 449.32 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,102.08 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,102.08 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,102.08 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 495,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,186.59/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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