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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,220.16 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,220.16 and 449.22 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,220.16 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,220.16 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,220.16 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 548,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,120.28/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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