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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,102.64 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,102.64 and 449.73 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,102.64 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,102.64 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,102.64 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 495,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,888.04/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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