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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.13, 1,108.31 and 449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.13, 1,108.31 and 449.05 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.13 : 1,108.31 = 449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.13/1,108.31 = 449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.13x = 1,108.31 × 449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.13x = 497,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,678.82/803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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