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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,103.56 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,103.56 and 450.44 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,103.56 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,103.56 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,103.56 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 497,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,087.57/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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