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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,219.84 and 449.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,219.84 and 449.00 is: 672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,219.84 = 449.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,219.84 = 449.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,219.84 × 449.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 547,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,706.35/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.35

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