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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,102.41 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,102.41 and 449.54 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,102.41 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,102.41 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,102.41 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 495,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,571.88/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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