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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.82, 1,230.27 and 449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.82, 1,230.27 and 449.77 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.82 : 1,230.27 = 449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.82/1,230.27 = 449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.82x = 1,230.27 × 449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.82x = 553,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,338.54/819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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