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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,109.16 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,109.16 and 449.68 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,109.16 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,109.16 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,109.16 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 498,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,767.07/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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