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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.58, 1,108.89 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.58, 1,108.89 and 449.46 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.58 : 1,108.89 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.58/1,108.89 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.58x = 1,108.89 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.58x = 498,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,401.70/803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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