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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,221.66 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,221.66 and 449.40 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,221.66 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,221.66 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,221.66 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 549,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,014.00/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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