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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,104.09 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,104.09 and 450.75 is: 622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,104.09 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,104.09 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,104.09 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 497,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,668.57/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.10

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