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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.80, 2,220.66 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.80, 2,220.66 and 440.46 is: 660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.80 : 2,220.66 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.80/2,220.66 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.80x = 2,220.66 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.80x = 978,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,111.90/1,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.53

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