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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.37, 1,103.10 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.37, 1,103.10 and 450.05 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.37 : 1,103.10 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.37/1,103.10 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.37x = 1,103.10 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.37x = 496,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,444.64/799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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