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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.71, 2,220.63 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.71, 2,220.63 and 440.67 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.71 : 2,220.63 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.71/2,220.63 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.71x = 2,220.63 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.71x = 978,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,565.02/1,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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