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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.37, 1,108.56 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.37, 1,108.56 and 449.22 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.37 : 1,108.56 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.37/1,108.56 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.37x = 1,108.56 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.37x = 497,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,987.32/803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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