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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.79, 1,220.60 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.79, 1,220.60 and 448.47 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.79 : 1,220.60 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.79/1,220.60 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.79x = 1,220.60 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.79x = 547,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,400.24/814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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