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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,103.11 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,103.11 and 450.07 is: 621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,103.11 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,103.11 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,103.11 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 496,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,472.83/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.02

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