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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,109.33 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,109.33 and 449.76 is: 620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,109.33 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,109.33 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,109.33 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 498,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,933.39/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.69

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