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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.66, 2,222.27 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.66, 2,222.27 and 441.62 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.66 : 2,222.27 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.66/2,222.27 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.66x = 2,222.27 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.66x = 981,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,395.55/1,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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