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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.02, 1,221.55 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.02, 1,221.55 and 449.08 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.02 : 1,221.55 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.02/1,221.55 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.02x = 1,221.55 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.02x = 548,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,569.50/814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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