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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.36, 2,223.51 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.36, 2,223.51 and 442.32 is: 663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.36 : 2,223.51 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.36/2,223.51 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.36x = 2,223.51 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.36x = 983,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,502.94/1,482.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.47

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