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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.63, 2,221.32 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.63, 2,221.32 and 440.63 is: 661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.63 : 2,221.32 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.63/2,221.32 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.63x = 2,221.32 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.63x = 978,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,778.03/1,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.06

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