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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.64, 1,103.52 and 450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.64, 1,103.52 and 450.40 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.64 : 1,103.52 = 450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.64/1,103.52 = 450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.64x = 1,103.52 × 450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.64x = 497,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,025.41/799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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