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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,103.82 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,103.82 and 450.54 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,103.82 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,103.82 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,103.82 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 497,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,315.06/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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