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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.54, 1,108.90 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.54, 1,108.90 and 449.48 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.54 : 1,108.90 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.54/1,108.90 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.54x = 1,108.90 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.54x = 498,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,428.37/803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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