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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,109.00 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,109.00 and 449.62 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,109.00 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,109.00 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,109.00 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 498,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,626.93/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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