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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.79, 1,103.67 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.79, 1,103.67 and 450.50 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.79 : 1,103.67 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.79/1,103.67 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.79x = 1,103.67 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.79x = 497,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,203.34/799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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