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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.77, 1,222.95 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.77, 1,222.95 and 449.73 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.77 : 1,222.95 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.77/1,222.95 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.77x = 1,222.95 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.77x = 549,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,997.30/814.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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