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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,102.52 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,102.52 and 449.64 is: 620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,102.52 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,102.52 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,102.52 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 495,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,737.09/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.49

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