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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.01, 1,102.57 and 449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.01, 1,102.57 and 449.63 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.01 : 1,102.57 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.01/1,102.57 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.01x = 1,102.57 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.01x = 495,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,741.91/799.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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