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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.73, 1,103.70 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.73, 1,103.70 and 450.41 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.73 : 1,103.70 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.73/1,103.70 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.73x = 1,103.70 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.73x = 497,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,117.52/799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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