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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.51, 1,108.85 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.51, 1,108.85 and 449.47 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.51 : 1,108.85 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.51/1,108.85 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.51x = 1,108.85 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.51x = 498,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,394.81/803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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