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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,109.12 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,109.12 and 449.66 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,109.12 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,109.12 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,109.12 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 498,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,727.42/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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