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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,102.52 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,102.52 and 449.62 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,102.52 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,102.52 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,102.52 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 495,713.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,713.41/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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