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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,103.49 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,103.49 and 450.38 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,103.49 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,103.49 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,103.49 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 496,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,984.31/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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