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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,102.61 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,102.61 and 449.70 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,102.61 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,102.61 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,102.61 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 495,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,841.47/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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