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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,222.29 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,222.29 and 449.56 is: 674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,222.29 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,222.29 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,222.29 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 549,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,492.69/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.63

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