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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.17, 1,221.80 and 449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.17, 1,221.80 and 449.23 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.17 : 1,221.80 = 449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.17/1,221.80 = 449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.17x = 1,221.80 × 449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.17x = 548,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,869.21/814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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