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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.71, 2,221.50 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.71, 2,221.50 and 440.75 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.71 : 2,221.50 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.71/2,221.50 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.71x = 2,221.50 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.71x = 979,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,115.02/1,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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