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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.65, 1,224.24 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.65, 1,224.24 and 449.94 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.65 : 1,224.24 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.65/1,224.24 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.65x = 1,224.24 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.65x = 550,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,834.55/815.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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