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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.07, 1,108.22 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.07, 1,108.22 and 448.97 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.07 : 1,108.22 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.07/1,108.22 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.07x = 1,108.22 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.07x = 497,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,557.53/803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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