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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.74 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.44, 2,220.74 and 384.81 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.44 : 2,220.74 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.44/2,220.74 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.44x = 2,220.74 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.44x = 854,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,562.96/1,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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