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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,222.88 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,222.88 and 449.73 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,222.88 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,222.88 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,222.88 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 549,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,963.57/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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