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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,221.48 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,221.48 and 449.52 is: 673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,221.48 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,221.48 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,221.48 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 549,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,079.69/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.19

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