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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.68, 2,220.93 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.68, 2,220.93 and 440.69 is: 661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.68 : 2,220.93 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.68/2,220.93 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.68x = 2,220.93 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.68x = 978,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,730.54/1,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.00

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