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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.42, 1,103.10 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.42, 1,103.10 and 445.30 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.42 : 1,103.10 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.42/1,103.10 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.42x = 1,103.10 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.42x = 491,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,210.43/799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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