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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,221.76 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,221.76 and 449.02 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,221.76 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,221.76 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,221.76 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 548,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,592.06/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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