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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.23, 1,223.43 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.23, 1,223.43 and 449.92 is: 675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.23 : 1,223.43 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.23/1,223.43 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.23x = 1,223.43 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.23x = 550,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,445.63/815.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.20

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