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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,108.90 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,108.90 and 449.51 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,108.90 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,108.90 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,108.90 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 498,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,454.13/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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