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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,221.39 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,221.39 and 449.76 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,221.39 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,221.39 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,221.39 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 549,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,332.37/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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