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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.63, 1,221.83 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.63, 1,221.83 and 449.51 is: 673.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.63 : 1,221.83 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.63/1,221.83 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.63x = 1,221.83 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.63x = 549,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,222.56/815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.37

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