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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.75, 2,220.06 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.75, 2,220.06 and 439.76 is: 659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.75 : 2,220.06 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.75/2,220.06 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.75x = 2,220.06 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.75x = 976,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,293.59/1,479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.77

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