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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,108.55 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,108.55 and 449.30 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,108.55 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,108.55 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,108.55 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 498,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,077.14/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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