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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,221.33 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,221.33 and 448.82 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,221.33 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,221.33 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,221.33 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 548,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,157.33/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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