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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.41, 1,108.66 and 449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.41, 1,108.66 and 449.37 is: 620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.41 : 1,108.66 = 449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.41/1,108.66 = 449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.41x = 1,108.66 × 449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.41x = 498,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,198.54/803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.10

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