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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,108.44 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,108.44 and 449.12 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,108.44 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,108.44 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,108.44 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 497,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,822.57/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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