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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.07, 1,222.07 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.07, 1,222.07 and 450.03 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.07 : 1,222.07 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.07/1,222.07 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.07x = 1,222.07 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.07x = 549,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,965.91/815.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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