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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.79, 1,223.51 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.79, 1,223.51 and 449.82 is: 675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.79 : 1,223.51 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.79/1,223.51 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.79x = 1,223.51 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.79x = 550,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,357.02/814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.46

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