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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,222.11 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,222.11 and 449.16 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,222.11 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,222.11 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,222.11 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 548,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,922.93/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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