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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.32, 1,108.50 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.32, 1,108.50 and 449.28 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.32 : 1,108.50 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.32/1,108.50 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.32x = 1,108.50 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.32x = 498,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,026.88/803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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