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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.43, 1,108.67 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.43, 1,108.67 and 449.33 is: 620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.43 : 1,108.67 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.43/1,108.67 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.43x = 1,108.67 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.43x = 498,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,150.90/803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.03

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