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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.34, 1,103.10 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.34, 1,103.10 and 450.03 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.34 : 1,103.10 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.34/1,103.10 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.34x = 1,103.10 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.34x = 496,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,428.09/799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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