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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.76, 1,103.66 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.76, 1,103.66 and 450.45 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.76 : 1,103.66 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.76/1,103.66 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.76x = 1,103.66 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.76x = 497,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,141.39/799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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