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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,115.14 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,115.14 and 449.18 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,115.14 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,115.14 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,115.14 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 500,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,893.01/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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