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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.46, 1,222.11 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.46, 1,222.11 and 449.46 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.46 : 1,222.11 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.46/1,222.11 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.46x = 1,222.11 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.46x = 549,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,289.56/815.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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