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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,103.70 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,103.70 and 450.46 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,103.70 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,103.70 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,103.70 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 497,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,172.70/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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