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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.91, 1,109.26 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.91, 1,109.26 and 449.76 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.91 : 1,109.26 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.91/1,109.26 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.91x = 1,109.26 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.91x = 498,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,900.78/803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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