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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,102.95 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,102.95 and 449.93 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.24 : 1,102.95 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.24/1,102.95 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.24x = 1,102.95 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.24x = 496,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,251.85/799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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