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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.99, 1,109.56 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.99, 1,109.56 and 449.94 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.99 : 1,109.56 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.99/1,109.56 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.99x = 1,109.56 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.99x = 499,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,233.46/803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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