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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,222.85 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,222.85 and 449.90 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,222.85 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,222.85 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,222.85 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 550,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,164.16/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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