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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.52, 2,224.14 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.52, 2,224.14 and 442.48 is: 663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.52 : 2,224.14 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.52/2,224.14 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.52x = 2,224.14 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.52x = 984,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,137.47/1,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.83

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