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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,108.62 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,108.62 and 449.36 is: 620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,108.62 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,108.62 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,108.62 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 498,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,169.48/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.06

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