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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,108.50 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,108.50 and 484.35 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,108.50 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,108.50 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,108.50 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 536,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,898.73/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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