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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.13, 2,220.56 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.13, 2,220.56 and 440.13 is: 660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.13 : 2,220.56 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.13/2,220.56 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.13x = 2,220.56 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.13x = 977,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,332.01/1,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.30

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