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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,222.50 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,222.50 and 450.22 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,222.50 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,222.50 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,222.50 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 550,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,393.95/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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