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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,222.29 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,222.29 and 449.76 is: 674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,222.29 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,222.29 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,222.29 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 549,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,737.15/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.14

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