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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.15, 1,108.31 and 449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.15, 1,108.31 and 449.11 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.15 : 1,108.31 = 449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.15/1,108.31 = 449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.15x = 1,108.31 × 449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.15x = 497,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,748.09/803.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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