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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.97, 1,108.15 and 449.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.97, 1,108.15 and 449.00 is: 619.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.97 : 1,108.15 = 449.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.97/1,108.15 = 449.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.97x = 1,108.15 × 449.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.97x = 497,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,561.00/802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.65

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