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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,102.94 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,102.94 and 450.02 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,102.94 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,102.94 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,102.94 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 496,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,345.06/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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