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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,103.25 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,103.25 and 450.14 is: 621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,103.25 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,103.25 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,103.25 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 496,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,619.33/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.20

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