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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.24, 1,222.05 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.24, 1,222.05 and 449.66 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.24 : 1,222.05 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.24/1,222.05 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.24x = 1,222.05 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.24x = 549,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,507.00/815.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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