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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,222.96 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,222.96 and 449.72 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,222.96 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,222.96 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,222.96 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 549,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,991.50/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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