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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.50, 1,220.94 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.50, 1,220.94 and 449.46 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.50 : 1,220.94 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.50/1,220.94 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.50x = 1,220.94 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.50x = 548,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,763.69/814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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