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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,102.50 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,102.50 and 449.66 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,102.50 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,102.50 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,102.50 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 495,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,750.15/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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