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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,103.50 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,103.50 and 450.34 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,103.50 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,103.50 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,103.50 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 496,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,946.31/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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