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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,108.14 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,108.14 and 448.98 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,108.14 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,108.14 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,108.14 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 497,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,532.70/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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