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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.23, 1,108.35 and 449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.23, 1,108.35 and 449.14 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.23 : 1,108.35 = 449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.23/1,108.35 = 449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.23x = 1,108.35 × 449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.23x = 497,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,804.32/803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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