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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,127.46 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,127.46 and 449 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,127.46 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,127.46 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,127.46 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 506,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,229.54/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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