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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.50, 1,103.31 and 450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.50, 1,103.31 and 450.19 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.50 : 1,103.31 = 450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.50/1,103.31 = 450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.50x = 1,103.31 × 450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.50x = 496,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,699.13/799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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