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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,222.47 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,222.47 and 449.51 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,222.47 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,222.47 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,222.47 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 549,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,512.49/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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