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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.49, 1,103.03 and 484.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.49, 1,103.03 and 484.85 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.49 : 1,103.03 = 484.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.49/1,103.03 = 484.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.49x = 1,103.03 × 484.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.49x = 534,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,804.10/799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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