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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,104.08 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,104.08 and 450.74 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,104.08 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,104.08 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,104.08 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 497,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,653.02/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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