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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.87, 1,102.41 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.87, 1,102.41 and 449.55 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.87 : 1,102.41 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.87/1,102.41 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.87x = 1,102.41 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.87x = 495,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,588.42/798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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