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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,221.72 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,221.72 and 449.40 is: 674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,221.72 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,221.72 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,221.72 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 549,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,040.97/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.13

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