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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.06, 2,222.46 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.06, 2,222.46 and 441.69 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.06 : 2,222.46 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.06/2,222.46 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.06x = 2,222.46 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.06x = 981,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,638.36/1,482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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