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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,220.61 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,220.61 and 449.07 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,220.61 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,220.61 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,220.61 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 548,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,139.33/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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