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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.74, 1,221.14 and 448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.74, 1,221.14 and 448.81 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.74 : 1,221.14 = 448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.74/1,221.14 = 448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.74x = 1,221.14 × 448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.74x = 548,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,057.91/813.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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