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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,103.68 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,103.68 and 450.56 is: 621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,103.68 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,103.68 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,103.68 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 497,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,274.06/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.64

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