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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.50, 1,222.44 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.50, 1,222.44 and 450.46 is: 675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.50 : 1,222.44 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.50/1,222.44 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.50x = 1,222.44 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.50x = 550,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,660.32/815.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.24

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