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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,103.21 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,103.21 and 450 is: 621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,103.21 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,103.21 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,103.21 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 496,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,443.94/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.09

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