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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,102.66 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,102.66 and 449.72 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,102.66 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,102.66 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,102.66 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 495,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,888.28/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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