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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,222.64 and 449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,222.64 and 449.81 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,222.64 = 449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,222.64 = 449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,222.64 × 449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 549,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,955.70/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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