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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,221.30 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,221.30 and 449.16 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,221.30 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,221.30 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,221.30 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 548,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,559.11/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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