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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.43, 1,103.21 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.43, 1,103.21 and 450.11 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.43 : 1,103.21 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.43/1,103.21 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.43x = 1,103.21 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.43x = 496,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,569.74/799.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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