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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,108.49 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,108.49 and 435.25 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,108.49 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,108.49 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,108.49 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 482,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,470.27/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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