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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.89, 1,220.27 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.89, 1,220.27 and 449.28 is: 672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.89 : 1,220.27 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.89/1,220.27 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.89x = 1,220.27 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.89x = 548,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,240.66/814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.78

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