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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,223.04 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,223.04 and 450.06 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,223.04 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,223.04 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,223.04 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 550,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,441.38/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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