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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.34, 2,223.64 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.34, 2,223.64 and 442.28 is: 663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.34 : 2,223.64 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.34/2,223.64 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.34x = 2,223.64 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.34x = 983,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,458.17/1,482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.45

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