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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,103.15 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,103.15 and 445.32 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,103.15 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,103.15 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,103.15 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 491,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,255.87/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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