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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.41, 1,103.19 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.41, 1,103.19 and 450.11 is: 621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.41 : 1,103.19 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.41/1,103.19 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.41x = 1,103.19 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.41x = 496,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,551.33/799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.15

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