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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.01, 1,102.38 and 484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.01, 1,102.38 and 484.40 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.01 : 1,102.38 = 484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.01/1,102.38 = 484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.01x = 1,102.38 × 484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.01x = 533,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,992.87/799.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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