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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,102.32 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,102.32 and 449.46 is: 620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,102.32 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,102.32 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,102.32 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 495,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,448.75/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.28

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