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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,109.21 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,109.21 and 449.70 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,109.21 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,109.21 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,109.21 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 498,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,814.10/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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