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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.72, 1,222.08 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.72, 1,222.08 and 449.32 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.72 : 1,222.08 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.72/1,222.08 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.72x = 1,222.08 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.72x = 549,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,104.99/814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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