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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.27, 1,103.03 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.27, 1,103.03 and 450.01 is: 621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.27 : 1,103.03 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.27/1,103.03 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.27x = 1,103.03 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.27x = 496,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,370.14/799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.03

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