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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,220.40 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,220.40 and 449.64 is: 673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,220.40 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,220.40 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,220.40 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 548,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,740.66/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.86

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