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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.61, 1,103.47 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.61, 1,103.47 and 450.30 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.61 : 1,103.47 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.61/1,103.47 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.61x = 1,103.47 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.61x = 496,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,892.54/799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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