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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.38, 2,219.86 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.38, 2,219.86 and 440.11 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.38 : 2,219.86 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.38/2,219.86 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.38x = 2,219.86 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.38x = 976,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,977.19/1,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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