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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.43, 1,223.02 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.43, 1,223.02 and 449.93 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.43 : 1,223.02 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.43/1,223.02 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.43x = 1,223.02 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.43x = 550,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,273.39/814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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