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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.67, 2,220.24 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.67, 2,220.24 and 440.53 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.67 : 2,220.24 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.67/2,220.24 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.67x = 2,220.24 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.67x = 978,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,082.33/1,480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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