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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.45, 1,108.83 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.45, 1,108.83 and 449.45 is: 620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.45 : 1,108.83 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.45/1,108.83 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.45x = 1,108.83 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.45x = 498,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,363.64/803.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.28

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