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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.47, 1,220.79 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.47, 1,220.79 and 448.76 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.47 : 1,220.79 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.47/1,220.79 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.47x = 1,220.79 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.47x = 547,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,835.62/814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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