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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.02, 1,108.12 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.02, 1,108.12 and 448.93 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.02 : 1,108.12 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.02/1,108.12 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.02x = 1,108.12 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.02x = 497,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,468.31/803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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