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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,102.38 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,102.38 and 449.48 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,102.38 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,102.38 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,102.38 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 495,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,497.76/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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