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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,221.88 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,221.88 and 449.12 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,221.88 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,221.88 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,221.88 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 548,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,770.75/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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