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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.18, 1,102.98 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.18, 1,102.98 and 484.48 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.18 : 1,102.98 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.18/1,102.98 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.18x = 1,102.98 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.18x = 534,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,371.75/799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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