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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.70, 1,103.54 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.70, 1,103.54 and 450.36 is: 621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.70 : 1,103.54 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.70/1,103.54 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.70x = 1,103.54 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.70x = 496,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,988.02/799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.47

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