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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,109.18 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,109.18 and 449.67 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,109.18 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,109.18 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,109.18 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 498,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,759.95/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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