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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,103.06 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,103.06 and 484.50 is: 668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,103.06 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,103.06 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,103.06 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 534,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,432.57/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.48

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