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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.82, 1,220.82 and 449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.82, 1,220.82 and 449.14 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.82 : 1,220.82 = 449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.82/1,220.82 = 449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.82x = 1,220.82 × 449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.82x = 548,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,319.09/813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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