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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,103.43 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,103.43 and 450.25 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,103.43 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,103.43 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,103.43 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 496,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,819.36/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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