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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.98, 2,221.50 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.98, 2,221.50 and 385.28 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.98 : 2,221.50 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.98/2,221.50 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.98x = 2,221.50 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.98x = 855,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,899.52/1,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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