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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,108.32 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,108.32 and 449.06 is: 619.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,108.32 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,108.32 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,108.32 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 497,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,694.95/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.71

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