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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.27, 1,102.76 and 449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.27, 1,102.76 and 449.95 is: 620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.27 : 1,102.76 = 449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.27/1,102.76 = 449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.27x = 1,102.76 × 449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.27x = 496,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,186.86/799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.80

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