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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.69, 1,222.22 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.69, 1,222.22 and 449.29 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.69 : 1,222.22 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.69/1,222.22 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.69x = 1,222.22 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.69x = 549,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,131.22/814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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