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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,102.20 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,102.20 and 449.38 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,102.20 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,102.20 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,102.20 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 495,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,306.64/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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