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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.44, 2,224.06 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.44, 2,224.06 and 442.45 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.44 : 2,224.06 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.44/2,224.06 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.44x = 2,224.06 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.44x = 984,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,022.01/1,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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