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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,103.91 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,103.91 and 450.66 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,103.91 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,103.91 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,103.91 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 497,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,488.08/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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