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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.86, 2,221.40 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.86, 2,221.40 and 440.84 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.86 : 2,221.40 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.86/2,221.40 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.86x = 2,221.40 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.86x = 979,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,288.63/1,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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